Introduction to the Careers Service for Masters students. International Student Orientation Programme October 2015

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1 Introduction to the Careers Service for Masters students International Student Orientation Programme October 2015

2 Today, an overview of: Oxford University Careers Service Resources available to help you

3 Who we are Free service, for life For all Oxford University undergraduate and postgraduate students, Researchers and alumni 56 Banbury Road, your college, your dept Impartial, confidential, experienced, understanding, helpful

4 Our high-volume core careers services 15 Careers Fairs Central and in depts 7,500+ visitors 650+ employers 1:1 advice meetings 5,500 / year Vacancies & events > 9000 vacancies 240 employer presentations 238 workshops & skills sessions

5 The Careers Adviser Team Sectors include: Teaching, Medicine, Charity, International Development, Think Tanks, Media, Retail, Publishing, Research, FMCG, Finance, Management Consulting Locations include: USA, Canada, Middle East, Europe Special areas Disability, postgraduate, entrepreneurial, international

6 What we do Help you assess your skills, relate them to particular areas of employment Provide information on occupations, vacancies, further study, internships Help you to develop your own strategy Provide feedback on CVs & application forms Prepare you for interviews, applications, negotiation and more

7 We do not Tell you what career you should pursue Tell you who to apply to Give personal advice about visas Find people jobs!

8 Resources available to you Careers Advisers 1:1 individual appointments Career Lounges Web site Sector briefings International resources Further study and funding information Oxford Careers Network 15 Careers Fairs Learning & Development Programmes Careers Talks Employer presentations Psychometric testing Skills seminars Online job and internship vacancy database Online career tools newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, etc

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10 Briefings on sectors

11 Support with applications & interviews Information sheets Talks and workshops CV/application feedback Interview practice online and in person Mock assessment centres

12 International Resources Venture and GoinGlobal (online resources) Postgraduate study & work briefings Books, directories Web sites Talks and seminars Oxford Careers Network

13 For women Masters students Free Springboard development program 3 days, in 9 th week of Michaelmas Term or Hilary Term; 1 day in subsequent term Unique to Oxford Developed from highly successful undergraduate and mid-career programs Apply via CareerConnect

14 Useful web sites

15 2015 Recruitment presentations Fairs and occupational talks Careers Events in MT CV, interview, application, assessment centre skills Kickstart your career Departmental and course events Sector events And beyond International Careers Day (January 23 rd 2016) Log into your CareerConnect account for details

16 Events for Mandarin speakers and Chinese students Understanding Graduate Recruitment in the UK - event for Chinese students Monday 19 th October 2-3pm, Careers Service Identifying Employers - Global Companies seeking Mandarin speakers (panel event) Tuesday 3 rd November pm, Careers Service

17 Working in the UK During your studies - Students/Study-work--more/Working-during-yourstudies/ After your studies - Students/The-next-stage/Working-after-your-studies/ Staying in the UK to Work 4 th November, pm, Careers Service

18 What next? Register with us at Understand timetables for action Build skills, e.g. IT, Student Consultancy, (closing date 4 th Oct), Internship Programme, Insight Programmes Network e.g. Oxford Careers Network, College, Department, Use Careers Service (open in vacations too!)